AI-driven attacks, ‘synthetic identities’ set to fuel next wave of mega breaches, Experian warns

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AI-driven attacks, ‘synthetic identities’ set to fuel next wave of mega breaches, Experian warns
By James Thaler
Published: Fri 23 Jan 2026
Artificial intelligence-driven cyberattacks, the rise of “synthetic identities” built from vast troves of stolen data and the growing threat of quantum computing are set to accelerate the scale, frequency and cost of data breaches in 2026, according to Experian’s latest industry forecast.

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